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Dressed in sky blue kimonos emblazoned with flowers, the dancers twist and twirl in unison in front of hundreds of spectators eager to see the annual "Miyako Odori" in the nation's spectacular ancient capital.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

While not pink in colour, the name of the April full Moon harks back to ancient traditions before the advent of the modern calendar.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“The 14th Amendment affirms the ancient and fundamental rule of citizenship by birth within the territory,” the court said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

It was purchased in Egypt by Henry Abbott, who undoubtedly displayed it among more than 1,000 artifacts in New York, in 1853, in the first major exhibition of ancient Egyptian art in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

It’s a great picture—she’s a lot younger, her hair is darker, and she’s wearing some kind of a vest that looks like it came out of an ancient sitcom.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell